Given the scale of the devastation in typhoon-affected areas, reconstruction cannot be completed overnight. Reconstruction in Indonesia in 2004 had to be done in phases to meet evolving people’s needs... Show More + while emphasizing speed, quality and sustainability.The first phase required fast action focused on housing, logistics and transport, small infrastructure, and debris cleanup. The second phase, where quality is important, tackled more complex needs of communities for major infrastructure such as roads, bridges, drainage, ports, and water systems. Third phase is for sustainability focused on longer-term livelihoods, economic development and capacity building to sustain the impact of the reconstruction.Not everything can be done at once. Recovery plans need to be prioritized and phased. Reconstruction will take several years to complete. Hence, the country and its leaders will need patience, perseverance, and persistence. But we believe that Filipinos will overcome these challenges. A Show Less -